What’s in a needle?

I am knitting some cool socks with a fairly complicated traveling twisted stitch cable pattern and I just wanted to share my observation that in knitting, sometimes your needle choice…

My 30th Socks!

Remember my very first pair of socks??  (Who knew these simple stockinette babies would lead to such a powerful sock knitting addiction??) Well, after about 8 years, they finally developed…

14 Things You Need To Get Started Knitting Socks

I first became addicted to sock knitting about 10 years ago.  At first it seemed kind of scary, but after you overcome the anxiety associated with casting on for your…

Silverplait Socks

These socks were much more simple to knit than they look!  I had a lot of fun with them!  I did these without a cable needle — I didn’t need…

Office Retreat Socks

Every year the organization I work for goes on a lovely retreat in Santa Cruz which gives me a chance to knit on the beach, which is a fabulous experience….

Drachenschwingen

I’m freaking in love with these socks!!  First: glittery!  Second: amazing traveling twisted stitch pattern that is reminiscent of dragon scales!  What’s not to love? At first I thought this…

Salad Socks

I’m so in love with the Sock Surgeon’s Afterthought Heel sock pattern – after I used it to knit my Christmas Socks I was hooked.  It’s no secret that I…

Christmas Socks

I’m super excited about my latest pair of socks!  Aren’t they gorgeous?  I really wish I had finished them in time for Christmas, but now I have them ready for…

TicTac Toes Socks

I was so excited the first time I saw these socks advertised on Knit Picks, so I bought the yarn and pattern immediately!  Then….  the supplies lingered in my stash…

Business Casual II

Didn’t you just love the socks I made my Aunt Carol a couple of years ago?  And don’t you just love tweed?  Can you see where this is going?  Yes.  I…